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Blitz 99 4 Player 49-Way Control
MonMotha:
The only way you're going to be able to find one of those boards is by tearing it off of another 49-way stick. Check the sensors themselves; they're the parts most likely to go bad. You can also try putting that board on another stick's body to rule out mechanical issues.
u_rebelscum:
Well, there's ebay for $24 (buy it now only). He's mislabeling them as williams parts. :(
Happs sells the complete joysticks,, and replacement optisenors, but not just the complete joystick board.
But check out your joystick board first. Find the four pins for the x axis (I think pins 6-9). Centered should have the three sensors no current (IIRC), left and right should result in current as follows for pins x1, x2 & x3:
<<< << < center > >> >>>
111 011 001 000 100 110 111
Notice the two ends are the same? The fourth pin, xD, (not should above) should be making the difference. One side it's on, the other not. If you can, four LEDs, 5v+ source and ground really makes seeing exactly how the stick is outputing wrong a lot easier. Otherwise, multimeter each of the four pins, in all the 7 positions each.
LLUncoolJ:
I have 3 sticks off of a Blitz 99 CP (in fact, they are still on the CP). I also have the little board I guess they plug into (may be sold). I MAME'd the cabinet and these are left over parts. I'll sell them cheap, PM me if interested.
edit: Also have the metal CP overlay...seems to be in pretty good shape. I'll add a pic of it later.
Cenzo:
I got time today for further testing. I switched the joystick board and dual tab sliders to player 3 while keeping the actual joysticks in the same place. The problem followed the joystick board. That is the damaged part. I really appreciate each of you helping me. Thanks for your time in helping me diagnose this and learn a lot in the process.
The last post from LLUncoolJ said he had compatible joystick boards. I will pm him to check availability and prices.
You guys rock! If you are ever in Raleigh I owe ya a beer.
Vince